Quote by: Richard Owen

Mr. Darwin refers to the multitude of the individual of every species, which, from one cause or another, perish either before, or soon after attaining maturity.


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Author Bio


  • NameRichard Owen
  • DescriptionEnglish biologist
  • AliasesOwen
  • BornJuly 20, 1804
  • DiedDecember 18, 1892
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionCurator; Biologist; Paleontologist; Zoologist
  • AwardsOrder Of Merit For Arts And Science; Fellow Of The Royal Society; Knight Commander Of The Order Of The Bath; Wollaston Medal; Royal Medal; Copley Medal; Clarke Medal